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What If You Go To Prison For A Crime You Did Not Commit?
If you’ve been convicted of a crime that you did not commit, you need help. Exoneration and innocence projects can do just that.
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Explainer: The Deshaun Watson Case Goes to a Grand Jury
Deshaun Watson will be the subject of a grand jury proceeding on Friday. If the grand jury decides to charge him, he could be in trouble.
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Explainer: The Supreme Court Decision in Wooden v United States
In Wooden v United States, the Supreme Court addressed mandatory minimums under the Armed Career Criminals Act.
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How Does The Fifth Amendment Apply When You Get Arrested?
The Fifth Amendment applies when you get arrested. It states that you can’t be forced to be a witness against yourself.
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How Does The Fourth Amendment Apply When You Get Arrested?
The Fourth Amendment protects you when you get arrested. If police violate it, courts can suppress evidence. You can also file a lawsuit.
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When Can Police Arrest You?
Before police can arrest you, they must have probable cause. This probable-cause requirement comes from the Constitution.
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What Are Miranda Warnings?
In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that police must give people Miranda warnings before questioning them in custody.
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